Villa D’Este and Villa Adriana: Skip the Line + Roundtrip from Rome

About this experience

Get out to where public transport will never take you, and see the beautiful villas in Tivoli, 30 km from Rome. Your ticket includes the ride there and back on a comfy bus, a live guide to fill you in on all the facts, and skip-the-line entrance to both Villa D’Este and Villa Adriana.All the other places in the world called 'Tivoli' are named after this memorable retreat. This beautiful city is home to Villa Adriana and Villa D’Este, both UNESCO Heritage Sites. Your live guide will spill the facts, ensuring your history lesson is one to remember and enjoy. Villa d'Este was built for Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, a 16th-century cardinal and statesman. This lush fountain-filled garden is awe inspiring. It's all the more beautiful since the Cardinal scooped up some of Hadrian's Villa's finest stuff. Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) is a huge Roman archaeological complex that manages to thrill with its serenity and scale. Best of all? This ticket takes all the planning out of your hands. Not only will you be picked up from Rome and deposited back there afterward, you'll also skip those lines to both places when you arrive.

Highlights

• Skip the line to UNESCO Heritage Sites, Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este
• Learn some Renaissance history with a live guide in Tivoli and enjoy roundtrip bus transport from Rome
• Tivoli was built on a hill, so the climate is much cooler than Rome - that's one incentive if you're there in summer!

What's included

• Welcome and assistance at the departure point
• Roundtrip bus journey from Rome
• Live guide
• Skip-the-line entrance to Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este
• Headsets

How to use

1. Show Mobile Ticket
2. Ticketing counter
3. Your booking is confirmed. Final Ticket will be sent to you separately. Please present either mobile or printed Final Ticket for redemption.

What to expect

Comfortable Transportation: Enjoy a hassle-free trip from Rome to Tivoli with round-trip transportation on a comfortable bus, allowing you to relax and take in the scenic views.
Expert Live Guide: Benefit from the knowledge of a live guide who will share fascinating facts and historical insights about the villas and the city of Tivoli, ensuring an informative and engaging experience.
Skip-the-Line Access: Save time and skip the lines with priority entrance to both Villa D’Este and Villa Adriana, maximizing your time to explore these UNESCO Heritage Sites.
Villa D’Este: Marvel at the opulent gardens of Villa D’Este, famous for its elaborate fountains, water features, and lush greenery. Learn about Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, who commissioned this stunning retreat, and see the art and architecture he gathered from Hadrian's Villa.
Villa Adriana: Explore the expansive ruins of Hadrian's Villa, a sprawling Roman archaeological complex. Experience the serenity and grandeur of this historical site, built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century.
Beautiful Scenery: Enjoy the picturesque landscapes of Tivoli, a city renowned for its beauty and historical significance. The tour provides ample opportunities for photography and leisurely strolls.
Memorable History Lesson: Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region with captivating stories and details provided by your guide, making the past come alive.

Things to note

• The end point is the same location as the departure point
• Wear comfortable shoes, you'll be walking a fair bit
• Keep in mind you need to arrive 15 minutes before start.

Terms & conditions

1 Departure Point Cavour bus stop Via Cavour, 224, Rome 2 Villa D’Este and Villa Adriana Rome Show your smartphone voucher to the staff at the meeting point, the bus stop on Via Cavour 224. The tour starts at 09:30, make sure to arrive 25 minutes before departure! Notes The end point is the same location as the departure point Wear comfortable shoes, you'll be walking a fair bit Getting to the Departure Point Metro: Line B to Cavour station More Information:Age: 6 - 17